Monte Carlo V6-3.4L VIN E (2000)
Heater Core: Service and Repair
HEATER CORE REPLACEMENT
REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Remove the air cleaner and duct assembly.
2. Remove the fuel injector sight shield if equipped with 3.8L.
3. Drain the coolant. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System in Engine Cooling.
4. Disconnect the heater hoses at the heater core.
5. Remove the LH and RH instrument panel insulators.
6. Remove the lower the floor console, if equipped.
7. Remove the bolts and position the HVAC wiring harness bracket aside.
IMPORTANT: Position the heater outlet cover downward and rearward in order to disconnect the cover from the rear area floor duct assembly.
8. Remove the heater outlet cover screws.
9. Remove the heater outlet cover.
10. Remove the heater core cover screws.
11. Remove the heater core cover.